Underwriting
Big Interview: Ross Dingwall, Mission
Ross Dingwall, CEO of Mission Underwriters, speaks to Insurance Post regarding the firm’s expansion plans, the MGA market, and his thoughts on heightened regulatory scruitiny.
Pricing transformation in insurance
Insurance pricing is under pressure to evolve, yet many insurers continue to rely heavily on outdated approaches. Drawing on exclusive survey findings and insight from decision-makers at leading insurers, this report explores the practical realities of…
Page and Kielty to step down as Aon CEOs
Aon has announced the appointment of two co-CEOs for EMEA, meaning both Julie Page and Jane Kielty are to step down as CEOs.
Q&A: Fiona Marry, Bridgehaven
Fiona Marry, recently appointed European chief executive of Bridgehaven, tells Insurance Post about the company’s international expansion plans and what sets the hybrid model apart.
Intact looking at re-entering cyber market in 2027
Intact Insurance is ‘having a look’ at its cyber insurance strategy, and is considering returning to the market in 2027, Insurance Post can reveal.
Hiscox sees ‘plenty of headroom’ for growth
Hiscox sees “plenty of headroom” for growth across specialist sectors as it pushes to achieve 8% retail growth in 2026, according to chief distribution officer Gareth Hemming.
'Categorically’ no plans for AI job cuts at Aviva
Aviva currently does not expect to reduce headcount in its commercial business as it scales its artificial intelligence operations, according to director of innovation Jason Chambers.
Why the London market faces a defining moment in 2026
Trade Voice: Chris Jones, CEO of the International Underwriting Association, explains how geopolitics, artificial intelligence, and regulation are reshaping the London market in 2026.
Regulator interest gives MGAs ‘competitive advantage’
Heightened regulatory interest in the MGA sector could actually help the sector grow, according to Pen Underwriting CEO Tom Downey.
Why insurance renewal conversations may now matter as much as claims
Even when claims and service are delivered as expected, customers are now much more critical of the value they’re getting and whether products genuinely meet their needs. This article explores why the routine policy renewal conversation is becoming a…
Soft cyber market eroding underwriting discipline
A soft cyber insurance market is leading underwriters to not interrogate clients too heavily lest they lose business, according to Dual UK’s senior cyber underwriter Scott Davies.
How top-rated insurers manage reviews
In insurance, because decisions are emotional as well as financial, reputation is built on how insurers listen and learn from customer experiences. This article explores how top-rated insurers use customer reviews to understand and improve the…
Patrick Tiernan, Lloyd’s
Patrick Tiernan, CEO of Lloyd’s, sits at the centre of one of the most consequential periods in the London market’s history and at the top of Insurance Post's Power List in 2026.
QBE targeting £2.5bn UK GWP by 2030
QBE is aiming to grow its UK business to £2.5bn gross written premium by 2030, according to QBE’s UK casualty director Adrian Browne.
UK insurance market Q1 2026 report
How is insurance customer sentiment shifting in 2026? Based on 39,801 verified customer insurance reviews, this report explores how customers currently feel about insurance providers, the themes shaping their feedback, and what insurers may need to…
Allianz x Coalition; Covéa’s COO; Lockton’s office
Friday Round-Up: Insurance Post wraps up the major insurance deals, launches, investments and strategic moves of the week.
How the war with Iran will rip through insurers’ balance sheets
Editor’s View: From soaring claims inflation and disrupted supply chains to cyber threats, travel chaos and potential power outages, Emma Ann Hughes outlines how the Iran conflict could reshape underwriting, pricing and profitability for years to come.
Penny Black’s Social Diary: WTW’s escape room; small plaice
Penny Black is back, sharing the tittle-tattle she overheard at insurance industry events, reviewing the quality of buffets at conferences and giving a thumbs up – or down – to the sector’s social media posts.
Aviva hires 15 regional specialty underwriters
Aviva has hired 15 new regional specialty underwriters in a move it says will give brokers faster access to local knowledge and specialist expertise.
Wakam refocuses growth plans on MGA collaboration
Wakam has announced it is moving to act as a "strategic partner" for MGAs as it pushes on with its UK growth plans.
Digital Maturity Report 2026: The UK's Top 20 Insurance Companies
Every insurer in the UK has a digital presence but very few have digital performance. This report assesses how the UK’s top Insurance companies are performing digitally by evaluating 20 insurers across 10 areas, including: strategy; search; app use;…